Auto Mechanic Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT
Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
Position Summary:

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services is seeking an Auto Services Mechanic to join our team! The Auto Services Mechanic should have demonstrated experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles. Experience working on medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger transit vehicles is a plus. This position is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Performs maintenance and repairs on automobiles, light and medium duty vehicles, and on specialized equipment such as heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches.
• Inspects and tests vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment, diagnoses malfunctions and makes repairs, including fabrication, replacement, and assembly of parts, tunes and adjusts to both 2-and 4-cycle gasoline and diesel engines.
• Performs preventive maintenance services such as fueling, oil changing, lubrication, and cleaning.
• Perform repair and routine maintenance (A, B, C, and D service, seasonal service, DOT inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections) on vehicles.
• Inspects and tests vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment.
• Performs work using accepted techniques and available equipment, parts, and supplies. This may involve experience with O/I communications systems and the ability to diagnose problems using computer equipment.
• Document all maintenance work using appropriate forms. Record all parts used, labor hours, and vehicle scheduling.
• Maintains tools and equipment and assists in maintaining an orderly maintenance area by cleaning up after each job and keeping tools and parts organized.
• May also be asked to participate in the training of student maintenance assistants.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The University of Maryland’s Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) delivers a wide range of parking and transportation solutions to a diverse campus community of over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff in the Greater College Park area. As a self-supporting unit within the Division of Administration, DOTS is the primary agency responsible for managing the university’s parking and transit programs. We are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive workforce that includes both student employees and full-time staff. Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking transportation services that meet the evolving needs of the UMD community through strategic planning, education, and service.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work in, on, around, over, and under stationary vehicles.
• Regularly required to lift, move, and manipulate heavy tools, equipment, and supplies—up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Must be capable of operating equipment and machinery with multiple controls simultaneously.
• Ability to work in environments that may be hazardous or irritating, including confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and adverse weather conditions.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, must be worn as required and will be provided by the University.
• The incumbent is required to supply a complete set of personal tools and a toolbox. The University does not assume responsibility for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of personal tools or equipment.
• May be required to handle materials that include biohazards or bodily fluids while following appropriate safety protocols.
   

PREFERENCES

• Employees in this job class must possess and maintain the required driver’s license with no more than five (5) points.
• Must have a valid Maryland commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Passenger & Air Brakes endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
   

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Must have a valid Maryland commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Passenger & Air Brakes endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Preferred: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.

NON-REGULAR HOURS

• 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
   

Required Application Materials: N/A

Best Consideration Date: 04/21/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: No

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE: Four years progressively responsible experience in servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles or motor equipment.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of operation, basic components, malfunctions, repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines including diesel and motor vehicle systems and sub-assemblies. Thorough knowledge of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard hand and power tools. Skill in the proper use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the automotive trade. Skill in and ability to diagnose and correct motor vehicle malfunctions. Ability to read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to keep simple records and make written reports; to communicate effectively; to work in, on, around, under and over machinery and/or fixed equipment; to work at heights of up to 25 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies; to exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class A, B, and C or equivalent driver's license (CDL) or equivalent driver's license may be required. May be required to be trained to work with asbestos. Incumbent may be required to provide all hand and small power tools and tool chests that are necessary to perform work at assigned job level. Certification as an Automotive Service Maintenance Technician by the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) may be required.

Job Risks

Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License), Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure